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Major city · United States

Biloxi

Give Biloxi 2 nights: one for the beach and Beauvoir, one for a casino or Ship Island. Skip it as a base if you want walkable streets — you need a car.

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Biloxi is a small Gulf Coast city of about 45,000 people strung along US-90, with a 40 km seawall, nine casinos and a seafood history. Sights sit 3–8 km apart, so a car or the casino hopper bus decides your day. Most travellers use it as a 2-night stop between New Orleans and Mobile.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season)
Airports
GPT · MOB · MSY
Nights
2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Biloxi911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Biloxi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • BeerDraught beer at a bar$5–8
  • Museum or sight ticketBeauvoir entrycheck$12.50
  • Budget bedBudget motel double, a night, per roomUS$70
  • Mid-range bedBudget motel double, a night, per roomUS$95
  • High-end bedBudget motel double, a night, per roomUS$130

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$280

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Gulf beaches and the seawallNine casinosBeauvoir and the Jefferson Davis libraryOhr-O'Keefe Museum of ArtShrimp and seafood
Airports
GPT Gulfport-Biloxi International (About 20 km (12 mi) north-west; rental cars at the terminal, no rail link) · MOB Mobile Regional (About 45 min east by car; useful for one-way rentals) · MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong (About 1 h 30 min west by car; the biggest choice of flights)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  5. May

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Oct (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Biloxi: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

16°C (61°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Feb

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

8 rd

Mar

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 rd

Apr

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

7 rd

May

29°C (84°F)

19°C (66°F)

8 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

11 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

14 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

13 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

21°C (70°F)

10 rd

Oct

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

6 rd

Nov

21°C (70°F)

10°C (50°F)

7 rd

Dec

17°C (63°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical choice: I-10 runs north of town, US-90 along the beach, I-110 links them. Coast Transit Authority buses cover Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach and D'Iberville but run infrequently. The CTA Casino Hopper loops the casinos; casino shuttles are often free for guests.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ocean Springs

go

Door to door: About 30 min

US-90 east across Biloxi Bay, about 15 min by car

Walkable downtown with galleries and cafés; the easy half-day from Biloxi.

Gulfport

go

Door to door: About 40 min

US-90 west or I-10, about 20–25 min by car

Bigger harbour town; combine with Edgewater Mall shopping.

D'Iberville

caution

Door to door: About 20 min

I-110 north across the bay, about 10 min by car

Mostly shopping and chain hotels; only worth it if you need supplies.

Mobile, Alabama

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

I-10 east, about 1 h by car

A full day for the history museum and downtown; Amtrak also runs twice daily.

New Orleans

overnight

Door to door: 1 h 45 min–2 h

I-10 west, about 1 h 30 min by car; Amtrak Mardi Gras service twice daily

Too much for a relaxed return day — sleep there.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Beach Blvd (US-90) strip

Casino resorts and beachfront motels between the lighthouse and Beauvoir; walkable to the sand, not to downtown.

Downtown / Vieux Marche

Restaurants, bars and the Ohr-O'Keefe museum; quieter at night, 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi) from the big casinos.

Biloxi Bay / Back Bay

Cheaper rooms near I-110 and the marinas; you will drive everywhere.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$90–140 excl. bed
Mid
$150–240 excl. bed
High
$250+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Casino resort room1 × 2 nights × US$170US$340
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$160US$640
Rental car, one day1 × US$55 · checkUS$55
Casino Hopper day pass2 × US$5 · checkUS$10
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$109
Trip total≈ US$299 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,194

2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Shrimp po'boy or plate lunch$12–20
Casino buffetcheck$25–40
Draught beer at a bar$5–8
Beauvoir entrycheck$12.50
Ohr-O'Keefe Museum entrycheck$10 adult
Biloxi Lighthouse climbcheck$5 adult, $2 child

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Biloxi is a normal small US city: the beach strip is calm, but lock your car and stay in lit areas downtown at night. The bigger risks are summer heat, rip currents and hurricane season.
  • Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov; check forecasts and know your evacuation route before you book late summer.
  • Casino floors allow smoking in many properties; non-smoking rooms are not guaranteed unless you ask.
  • The beach is shallow and calm but not patrolled everywhere — swim near other people.
  • Summer heat and humidity are severe; plan indoor stops midday.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

No embassies in Biloxi; consulates sit in New Orleans and Atlanta, embassies in Washington, DC.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • GPT airport → Beach Blvd, taxi: about $35–45, 20–25 min (check)
  • Casino Hopper loop: small day fare, runs between the casinos (check)
  • Amtrak Biloxi → New Orleans: about $20–35, roughly 2 h (check)

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the beach? — Where is the beach?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Biloxi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for GPT: last rental-car desk hours, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Beach Blvd casinos, downtown Vieux Marche, Beauvoir, the lighthouse and visitor centre.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Beauvoir, Ohr-O'Keefe, Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, Mardi Gras Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Hurricane and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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